Poinciana Medical Center Awarded Disease Certification of Distinction from the Joint Commission in the Management of Sepsis

Poinciana Medical Center today announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold
Seal of Approval® for Sepsis Management Certification. The Gold Seal of Approval®
is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective
patient care.

Poinciana Medical Center underwent a rigorous on-site review in August 2017. Joint
Commission experts evaluated compliance with national disease-specific care standards as
well as with sepsis management-specific requirements. Clinical practice guidelines and
performance measures also were assessed.

Established in 2002 and awarded for a two-year period, The Joint Commission’s DiseaseSpecific
Care Certification evaluates clinical programs across the continuum of care and
addresses three core areas:

Compliance with consensus-based national standards;

Effective use of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to manage and optimize care;

An organized approach to performance measurement and improvement activities.

"Poinciana Medical Center has thoroughly demonstrated a high level of care for patients with
sepsis,” said Patrick Phelan, executive director, Hospital Business Development, The Joint
Commission. “We commend Poinciana Medical Center for becoming a leader in sepsis care,
potentially providing a higher standard of service for sepsis patients in its community.”
"Poinciana Medical Center is pleased to receive Disease-Specific Care Certification from The
Joint Commission, the premier health care quality improvement and accrediting body in the
nation,” added Chris Cosby, chief executive officer, Poinciana Medical Center. “The
certification provides us with the framework to create a culture of excellence for those in our
community.”

The Joint Commission

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, nonprofit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.

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